Our Manifesto
We are united by the difference in our perspective, and by the belief that our perspective can make a difference. We are building a culture of cultures, where all are welcome and all are represented. A community of dot-connectors and combiners who see correlations no one else sees. Who merge insight with instinct to exponentialize our thinking as a way of changing the way others think. There is truth in what we do. And the truth is, we don’t interpret reality. We render it. And, we revel in it. We are united by celebration. Driven by a desire to honor not just the work, but the people behind the work. The thinkers, the doers, the collaborators who push progress, influence trends, and shape the world. Because when we do this together, we are united.
We are honest. We are hardworking. We are true.
Who We Are
We are the premier advertising and marketing organization
in Wisconsin.
Our Mission
To nurture and enhance creative and marketing brilliance.
Board of Directors
Executive Director
Ryan Day
Owner, Dandy
President
Krista Hansen
Executive Creative Director, GMR
Diana Bagley
Creative Director, Hoffman York
Rachel Bertsch
Associate Digital Creative Director, EPIC Creative
Heather Bolyard
Sr. Art Director, Jigsaw
Sam Burns
Social Media Manager, Boelter + Lincoln
Aimee Dierbeck
Sr. Copywriter/Content Strategist, Zizzo Group
Bruce Dierbeck
Social Media Director, GMR
Jeff Ericksen
Group Creative Director, Nelson Schmidt
Andrew Feller
Photographer/Owner, Andrew Feller Photography
Lynne Fraser
Broadcast Producer, Laughlin Constable
Mary Hacker
Associate Digital Project Manager, GMR
Sarah Hofman
Project Manager, Freelance
Sam Hogerton
Founder / Creative Director, SRH
Bryan Padovano
Senior Designer, Bader Rutter
Mackenzie Paschke
Graphic Designer, Fromm Family Pet Food
Adam Pryor
Creative Director, Manifesto
Becca Setala
Art Director, Cramer-Krasselt
Martha Switalski
Executive Producer, BVK
Ellen Wagner
Associate Creative Director, MKR
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